Deguchi Clinic
About
Deguchi Clinic is an internal medicine clinic located on the basement floor of the Shintetsu Building, directly connected to Shinkaichi Station on the Kobe Rapid Transit Railway. It offers excellent accessibility, just a one-minute walk from this terminal station served by the Hanshin, Hankyu, Shintetsu, and Sanyo railway lines. The clinic has two physicians: the director is a certified specialist in general internal medicine and holds certifications from the Japan Diabetes Society as a specialist and instructor, focusing on lifestyle-related diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia, as well as obesity treatment. The clinic provides treatment plans combining individual nutritional counseling with pharmacotherapy, featuring sustainable programs based on the latest clinical guidelines. The vice-director is a female physician certified by the Japanese Dermatological Association as a dermatology specialist, covering a wide range from general skin conditions to cosmetic dermatology. Dermatology and cosmetic dermatology services are available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and one Saturday per month, offering the convenience of receiving both internal medicine and dermatology care at one facility. Operating hours are 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM on weekdays, with afternoon hours extending until 8:00 PM depending on the day, accommodating visits after work. English assistance is available, and the clinic accepts credit cards and electronic payments in a barrier-free facility. Under the director, who has extensive clinical experience at core regional hospitals, patients can consult for everything from everyday health concerns to specialized treatment.
